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Northamptonshire nurse raises hundreds by running London Landmarks Half Marathon for Rainbows
A Northamptonshire nurse swapped her scrubs for her running gear to raise money for Rainbows Hospice for Children and Young People.
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Residents warned to keep windows and doors shut as muck heap fire on Northamptonshire farmland expected to burn for days
Residents are being warned to keep their windows and doors shut as a muck heap fire on Northamptonshire farmland is expected to burn for days.
Nearly 95 percent of families across West Northamptonshire offered place at first choice primary school
Nearly 95 percent of families across West Northamptonshire have been offered a place at their first choice primary school.
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Take a look at the latest images of the major HS2 project which runs through the Northamptonshire countryside
Newly released images show the continued transformation of HS2’s ‘green tunnel’ in West Northamptonshire.
Police chief reveals actions to tackle anti-social behaviour in Northampton Market Square after experiencing ‘hostile environment’
The chief of Northamptonshire Police has outlined the actions he has taken to tackle anti-social behaviour in Northampton's Market Square after experiencing ‘hostile environment’.
West Northamptonshire Council spent £1 million in four years on fighting SEND tribunals despite losing most, data reveals
West Northamptonshire Council (WNC) has racked up a £1 million bill over the past four years fighting court cases against the parents of special educational needs children, despite losing the majority of tribunals.
CCTV image released after items stolen from kiosk stall in Northampton shopping centre
A CCTV image has been released by police after items were stolen from a kiosk stall in a Northampton shopping centre.
Concerns raised that River Nene 'could become contaminated' from 'some of the worst fly-tipping ever seen in Northampton'
Mattresses, sofa, carpets, broken furniture and part of a caravan have been dumped in one of ‘the worst’ fly-tipping ever seen in Northampton.
Road rage incident in Northampton led to BMW following a Smart car from McDonald’s car park on A43 in Northampton … here’s what happened next
Two drivers wound up in court after a road rage incident in which a BMW followed a Smart car from a McDonald’s car park onto the A43 where a collision left the two-seater vehicle flipped over — with four people inside.
Mother-of-two takes over award-winning baby sensory business in Northampton in hope of making it her own
A mother-of-two has taken over an award-winning baby sensory business in Northampton, in the hope of making it her own by putting her stamp on the offering.
IN COURT: Names of 49 offenders from Northampton, Daventry, Wootton, Weedon and Crick
Offences include criminal damage, GBH, possession of crack cocaine and theft of £170 perfume
Driver in his 60s sustains injuries after lorry overturns close to M1 in Northampton
A driver in his 60s sustained slight injuries after a lorry overturned close to the M1 in Northampton.
Driver who clocked speeds of 120mph during illegal car cruising event in Northampton jailed after crashing into trees and seriously injuring passengers
A dangerous driver who clocked speeds of 120mph during an illegal car cruising event in Northampton has been jailed, after he crashed into trees and seriously injured two passengers.
More than 70 arrests of outstanding domestic abuse suspects in first six weeks of Northamptonshire Police operation
Northamptonshire Police say they have had ‘strong’ early results with a new operation focused on tackling outstanding domestic abuse suspects.
Three-month closure order issued for Daventry property after drug dealing and use caused 'significant upset and disruption'
A three-month closure order has been issued for a Daventry property, after ongoing drug dealing and use caused “significant upset and disruption”.
64-year-old from Northampton joined Parliament lobby to demand better healthcare for cerebral palsy
A 64-year-old from Northampton joined a lobby at Parliament to demand better healthcare for the 130,000 adults living with cerebral palsy across the UK.
Popular eatery closes at Northants shopping village as new takeover venture is ‘welcomed so positively’
A new eatery and tea shop has opened at a “quintessential gem” in Northamptonshire following the closure of a popular restaurant.
Former Northamptonshire detective constable would have been sacked for 'vulgar and unpleasant' comments, hearing finds
A former detective constable at Northamptonshire Police would have been sacked for “vulgar, inappropriate and unpleasant” comments made towards colleagues and members of the public, a misconduct hearing has found.
Northamptonshire's worst 999 nuisance caller ‘lost the plot’ during malicious crime spree
A young man who has repeatedly targeted female 999 call handlers has avoided a jail term despite multiple court order breaches.
Anti-SLAPP law: how ‘legal bullying’ lawsuit litigation is silencing UK journalists and harming democracy
Today (April 15) media outlets across the country are joining a Day of Action to call for the UK Government to include anti-SLAPP protections in the forthcoming King’s Speech ⚖️